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The position is located within the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), whose mission is to lead, manage, and operate NOAA''s specialized fleet of technologically advanced ships, aircraft, and uncrewed systems to collect and deliver oceanographic and atmospheric observations vital to the nation''s safety, security, and economic prosperity. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the timely, efficient, and effective application of technical, financial, and human resources.
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The position is located within the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), whose mission is to lead, manage, and operate NOAA''s specialized fleet of technologically advanced ships, aircraft, and uncrewed systems to collect and deliver oceanographic and atmospheric observations vital to the nation''s safety, security, and economic prosperity. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the timely, efficient, and effective application of technical, financial, and human resources.
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n The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Programs and Administration, OMAO, and ensures the timely, efficient, and effective application of technical, financial and human resources in execution of OMAO''s priorities to successfully achieve established OMAO and NOAA strategic goals and objectives. This includes direct supervision of three Division Chiefs, along with oversight across the organization, ensuring the most effective application and integration of OMAO''s workforce, blending civilian and uniformed (NOAA Corps) personnel to accomplish OMAO''s mission. The Deputy Assistant Administrator for Programs and Administration works with the Deputy Director of Operations to support the operational needs of OMAO, and to resolve competing issues, coordinate resolutions, and provide solutions that support the Director of OMAO with the correct balance of operations, platform acquisition, planning, analysis, and movement toward the future direction of OMAO in support of NOAA''s observing missions.
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n1. Oversight of OMAO''s programs and divisions'' annual budget formulation and execution, including all associated financial management and reporting responsibilities, to ensure OMAO is financially able to perform its mission.
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n2. Development and oversight of functions to administer and regulate the use, operations, maintenance, upgrade, conversion, replacement, and modernization of vessels, aircraft, instrumentation, and associated equipment and support facilities under the purview of OMAO. This includes coordinating requirements, development, execution, and communication of NOAA ship and aircraft platform acquisition.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
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To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.
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